Wyoming King vs Alaskan King vs Texas King: Which Should You Get?
The three most searched-for oversized beds solve three different problems. The Wyoming King adds space without demanding a bigger room, the Texas King adds length for tall sleepers, and the Alaskan King simply gives you the most bed that fits through a door. Here's how to choose. (Dimensions for every size we make are in our oversized bed size guide.)
The numbers side by side
| Wyoming King | Texas King | Alaskan King | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress | 84" x 84" | 80" x 98" | 108" x 108" |
| vs. standard King (76" x 80") | 8" wider, 4" longer | same width, 18" longer | 32" wider, 28" longer |
| Sleeping surface | 49 sq ft | 54 sq ft | 81 sq ft |
| Minimum room | 12' x 11' | 12' x 13' | 14' x 13' |
Wyoming King: the easy upgrade
A Wyoming King is a perfect seven-foot square — 8" wider and 4" longer than a standard King. That sounds modest, but it's the difference between a child or a big dog joining you and everyone still having a lane. It's also the only oversized size that drops into a normal 12' x 12' primary bedroom without any rethinking of the furniture. Shop Wyoming King bed frames & bedding →
Texas King: built for height, not headcount
The Texas King keeps standard King width and adds a foot and a half of length — 98" total. It exists for one person: the sleeper who is 6'4" or taller and has spent their whole life with their feet off the end of the mattress. If that's not the problem you're solving, the Wyoming King's extra width is more useful than extra length. Shop Texas King bed frames & bedding →
Alaskan King: the destination size
Nine feet by nine feet — 81 square feet of mattress, more than double a standard King. An Alaskan King sleeps two adults, two kids, and the dog with room left over. The trade-off is real: you need a room around 14' x 13' minimum, custom sheets (ours are made to order in every fabric we offer), and a frame built for the format. It's not an upgrade — it's a way of sleeping. Shop Alaskan King bed frames & bedding →
The quick answer
- Couple + occasional visitor (kid, dog): Wyoming King.
- Tall sleeper, normal headcount: Texas King.
- Full-time family bed: Alaskan King — or see our family bed guide for the even wider formats.
- Not sure the room can take it: read Will an oversized bed fit in my room?
Frequently asked questions
Is an Alaskan King bigger than a Wyoming King?
Yes, much bigger: an Alaskan King (108" x 108") has 81 sq ft of surface versus the Wyoming King's 49 sq ft (84" x 84") — about 65% more bed.
Is a Texas King longer than an Alaskan King?
No. A Texas King is 98" long; an Alaskan King is 108" long and 28" wider.
Do these sizes need special sheets?
Yes — standard King sheets won't come close. Every Dovie Home sheet set, duvet cover, and fitted sheet is cut to these exact dimensions, made to order.
How much do these sizes cost?
Wyoming King frames start at $3,490, Texas King at $4,190, and Alaskan King at $4,390 at Dovie Home. Full frame-plus-mattress-plus-bedding budgets are in How much does an oversized bed cost?